My Name Is Not Isabella
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

My Name Is Not Isabella

By Jennifer Fosberry, Mike Litwin (Illustrator)

Part of the Isabella series

A girl imagines herself as historical heroines, discovering her own extraordinary potential.

4.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,500 ratings
32 pages· 431 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Isabella embarks on a whimsical journey, imagining herself as iconic women like Sally Ride and Rosa Parks. Through her playful transformations, she learns the power of self-identity and the limitless potential within her. As she explores the lives of these remarkable figures, Isabella discovers that her greatest hero is her own mother. This delightful tale invites young readers to dream big and embrace their unique strengths, sparking curiosity about women's history and inspiring self-discovery. Will Isabella find that the best parts of these heroines are already within her?

From the publisher

Isabella imagines she is a variety of prominent women throughout history, including Sally Ride, Annie Oakley, Rosa Parks, and Marie Curie.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
431
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD440L
Themes & topics
Books about historical figuresBooks about being yourselfBooks about female role modelsBooks about girls and womenBooks about imagination
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This book had interesting illustrations, with a few that might be a little scary. There are famous historical female figures represented in the book.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
140218
Publication
Published
January 1, 2010
First published
September 9, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781402243950

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